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​'Mr. Wawa,' 3 Others Killed In NJ Crashes This Week: Patch PM

Also: NJ gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old / Girl with a year to live wants books / Rabid cat found.

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'Mr. Wawa,' 3 Others Killed In New Jersey Crashes This Week

It's been a horrific week on the roads. Victims of multiple fatal crashes included a well-loved dad known as "Mr. Wawa," and a 98-year-old man.>>>Read more here.

NJ Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, 7: Prosecutor

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A former gymnastics instructor who worked at multiple Union County locations has been charged with sexually assaulting a 7-year-old student over more than six months, acting Union County Prosecutor Thomas K. Isenhour said.

NJ Girl With A Year To Live Wants Books

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One month ago, 4-year-old Evangeline Tietjen was playing dress up, painting, coloring and running around with her twin brother. Now, doctors say, the normally spunky and energetic girl has three months to a year to live.

Somerset Man Dies From Injuries After Deer Smashes Into His Car

A Somerset driver who was critically injured Thanksgiving weekend when a buck deer smashed his car has died.


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